Baba was still having recurring pains, but as Goher told him, this was bound to happen from increased movement, as the torn and unused muscles were put to use. So Baba still experienced pain, but not as intense as before. On the evening of 23 January, however, the pain was terrible and he commented, "The accident has been a blessing for the universe and a curse for Baba!" But the next morning, the pain was practically nil, and he was able to sit in the wheelchair for over two hours.

Baba had decided not to return to Satara. On the 27th, Rano and Naja traveled to Satara to pack all their belongings, so these could be transported to Meherazad, where Baba would be going from Poona.

Beginning Tuesday, 29 January 1957, Baba was taken daily for a short ride in the car, in preparation for the journey to Ahmednagar. Eruch had come to Poona and was staying in Bindra House. He and Meherjee would usually accompany Baba. Baba's hip joint was still terribly painful at times, and he could not yet stand or use crutches. His wheelchair would be taken to the car and, supporting himself on his good leg, Baba would slip onto the seat.

All of those who were treating Baba — Dr. Chatterjee, the army major who would take X-rays and Mr. Nair the masseur — were attracted to him. One day Nair said to him, "Baba, I am looking forward to the day when all your pain will vanish."

Baba smiled and gestured, "That day I will embrace you."

"Then I hope it will be soon!" Nair replied earnestly.

One day Goher told Don that Baba was in so much pain he could not move his leg. Don immediately went to the military hospital and brought Chatterjee. When he arrived, Baba smiled at him. Chatterjee asked, "What is the trouble?"

"Nothing," Baba replied. He sat up in bed and brought his legs up on the side and started dangling both legs over the edge, as if there were no injury at all! Holding him, Chatterjee helped him stand up, and Baba indicated there was no pain. Baba appeared to be in a cheerful mood and again he sat up in bed. Before Chatterjee had arrived, Baba could not even move his leg — much less sit up in bed!

Dr. Chatterjee looked at Goher quizzically and asked, "What is the matter with you, doctor? Why did you send for me? There is nothing wrong. Baba is all right." Goher felt like a fool, and so did Don. (Later Don even chastised her for bothering Chatterjee.) It was all Baba's game to give his contact to Chatterjee — and to make Goher pass through such humiliating experiences.

Meherazad, 1957